How many days of opening assistance does Baya Bar provide?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 7.3. Opening Assistance. Upon the opening of the Franchised Business, Franchisor shall provide Franchisee with opening assistance by a trained representative of Franchisor. The trainer will provide on-site opening training, supervision, and assistance to Franchisee for up to six (6) days at no charge to Franchisee.
- 7.4. Additional Training. Franchisor may offer mandatory and/or optional additional training programs from time to time. If required by Franchisor, Franchisee, or Franchisee's principals shall participate in the following additional training:
- (i) on-going training for up to three (3) days per year, at a location designated by Franchisor.
- (ii) a national business meeting or annual convention for up to three (3) days per year, at a location designated by Franchisor.
Franchisor reserves the right to impose a reasonable fee for all additional training programs. Franchisee shall be responsible for any and all incidental expenses incurred by Franchisee or Franchisee's personnel in connection with additional training or attendance at Franchisor's national business meeting or annual convention, including, without limitation, costs of travel, lodging, meals and wages. Franchisee's failure to attend and/or complete mandatory additional training or failure to attend Franchisor's national business meeting or annual convention is a default of this Agreement. Franchisee or Franchisee's principal(s) shall be required to obtain any missed mandatory additional training at a location Franchisor designates. Franchisee shall pay all costs and expenses for such additional training, including but not limited to, tuition at the then-current rate and any and all transportation, meals and lodging of Franchisee, Franchisee's principal and Franchisor's training personnel. Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor any incurred expenses by Franchisor's training personnel within ten (10) days of Franchisor's billing thereof to Franchisee.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Baya Bar provides opening assistance to its franchisees. Upon the opening of a franchised business, Baya Bar will provide a trained representative to offer on-site opening training, supervision, and assistance. This assistance is provided for up to six days.
This on-site support is provided at no charge to the franchisee, meaning Baya Bar covers the cost of the trainer's time and expertise during those initial six days. This can be a significant benefit for new franchisees as they navigate the complexities of launching their Baya Bar location.
In addition to the initial opening assistance, Baya Bar may offer additional training programs that are either mandatory or optional. If required by Baya Bar, franchisees or their principals must participate in ongoing training for up to three days per year and attend a national business meeting or annual convention for up to three days per year. However, Baya Bar reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for these additional training programs, and franchisees are responsible for all incidental expenses like travel, lodging, and meals.